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UGH! Just finished (almost) bedroom dresser and chest with chalk paint... primed 1 piece, primed BOTH Formica tops. They were the original finish (probably from the late 50's-60's). Looks beautiful, hope there is no future problem (I did prep both with a liquid sand paper and found I had to prime the gold detail paint). Thanks for the inspiration~

sounds like you did a great job prepping before painting! Laminate is another beast...if it's that super smooth, shiny laminate you should DEF scuff it and prime it!

When I first started playing with chalk paints, I was told I never needed to prime. Kenny said "no way, you need to prime that!" but I was sold on the idea of not needing to! Then, all the paint scratched right off a laminate vanity top I had just painted! Hard lesson to learn, but thankfully I learned it early on in the process :0)

I want to strongly suggest you try Citristrip if you do decide to strip this table -- or anything. I have pictures of latex paint coming off in SHEETS. It actually, really, makes stripping fun. Hmmm. Did that come out right? Anyway, no safety equipment, no gloves, goggles, anything. You can do it inside. Just put it on and leave it alone. As much as 24 hours! I would do ads for this stuff for free if they'd let me!!!

I'm with you about painting over latex. If you don't do it just right, you have a big ol' mess on your hands.

Thanks Christine! We are big fans of Soy Gel stripper; I prefer it to Citristrip :0) I'm actually in the middle of stripping this table right now! Here's the link the FB pic in progress!https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=540179336035768&set=a.172977522755953.39969.172659692787736&type=1&theater&notif_t=photo_comment

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We are a husband and wife team whose passion is to take cast-aside, unloved furniture pieces and turn them into something wonderful. I've been known to also take up a needle and thread on occasion (usually under duress!) so watch for custom made soft furnishings, as well!